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An agronomist's advice for Elmarie's potatoes farm in Gauteng
Elmarie, a smallholder in Gauteng, is facing failing irrigation in the dry months and needs advice from an agronomist.
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I farm 3 hectares of potatoes in Gauteng. This season I'm dealing with failing irrigation in the dry months. I've tried what the local suppliers recommended, but results aren't improving.
I'm looking for an agronomist or experienced grower who can look at photos, soil-test results and my planting plan, and advise on what to change. A 30-minute call or exchange of messages would be fantastic.
I'm happy to share photos and a soil test. I'm using only what I can afford, so low-cost suggestions are best. I'll share how it goes - and what worked - to help others in the community.
Thank you so much.
- effort
- 30 minutes
- format
- Online or by phone
- skills
- agronomy, soil science, crop protection
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- Vikas L. Khanna 🇮🇳 Accepted
i live about 11 km from Johannesburg. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.
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Thinking of you, Elmarie. Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry
hope things get better soon, Elmarie. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours.
Sending love, Elmarie. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. It's not much but it's yours.
rooting for you, Elmarie. Your post was clear and honest.
Thinking of you and your family, Elmarie. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best
Good luck, Elmarie. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best
Wishing you the best, Elmarie. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Sending good thoughts, Elmarie. I hope things turn around soon.
Small businesses are the heart of Johannesburg. Hope you're open again soon. Sent it to 24 people at work. Love from Cardiff.
Sending love, Elmarie. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Bilbao donated after I showed her your page. God bless.